Stroke Rehabilitation and the Internet of Medical Things

Stroke continues to carry an enormous morbidity and mortality burden worldwide. Stroke survivors often incur debilitating consequences that impair motor function, independence in activities of daily living and quality of life. Rehabilitation is a pivotal intervention to minimize disability and promote functional recovery following a stroke. The Internet of Medical Things, a network of connected medical devices, software and health systems that collect, store and analyze health data over the internet is an emerging resource in neurorehabilitation for stroke survivors. This manuscript reviews emerging rehabilitation technologies such as robotic devices, virtual reality, brain-computer interfaces and telerehabilitation in the setting of neurorehabilitation for stroke patients.